Portugal Tourism News
WTTC honours Portugal for tourism focus
The World Travel & Tourism Council has saluted the Portuguese government for recognising the importance of the sector to the overall economy. Making tourism a priority has resulted in the sector growing 8.1 per cent in 2018, contributing €38.4 billion to the nation’s economy.
Radisson signs for three Red properties in Europe
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of three brand-new hotels. The trio are designated to arrive under its Radisson Red brand as part of a strategic franchised partnership with developer and operator Value One Hotel Operations.
Algarve seeks to broaden beach holiday reputation
Algarve tourism chiefs have argued the region must diversify and build on its renowned beach holiday brand in order to benefit from the rapidly evolving global tourism market.
Savoy Palace opens to first guests in Madeira
The Savoy Palace has made its debut in Madeira, Portugal, expanding and elevating the Savoy Signature portfolio, a family-owned collection of historic hotels and resorts on the scenic island in the Atlantic.
Portugal partners with UNWTO for Tourism International Academy
Portugal Tourism, in association with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, has announced the launch of the Tourism International Academy. An ambitious tourism training project aimed at developing human capital in the sector in a sustainable and comprehensive manner, it will be based in Estoril.
Emirates debuts new route to Porto, Portugal
Emirates has launched its new four times weekly service to Porto, its second destination in Portugal. The new service provides travellers from across Emirates’ global network with a direct flight to the popular city in the north of the country.
Qatar Airways lands in Portugal for first time
Qatar Airways’ first ever passenger flight to Portugal landed at Lisbon Airport earlier, as the airline adds to its rapidly expanding European network. Operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, flight QR343 was greeted with a water cannon salute on arrival.
World Travel Awards honours best of European hospitality in Madeira
The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony on the breath-taking Atlantic island to find out who among them would be crowned best of the best. Winners at the red-carpet reception included the enchanting city of St. Petersburg, Russia, voted Europe’s Leading City Destination.
Madeira prepares for World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony
Madeira is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony on June 8th. Leading travel industry figureheads from across the continent are attending what will mark the inaugural World Travel Awards ceremony in the breath-taking island destination.
Hyatt Regency Lisbon expected to open in 2020
Hyatt Hotels has entered into a franchise and related agreements with Realtejo - Hotelaria e Turismo to develop the first Hyatt branded hotel in Portugal: Hyatt Regency Lisbon.
WTTC figures highlight importance of tourism to Portugal
Growth in the Portuguese tourism sector was among the fastest in Europe last year, with travel now accounting for €1 in every €5 spent in the country.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Corinthia Hotel, Lisbon
Taking the title of World’s Leading City Hotel earlier this month at the World Travel Awards Grand Final, Corinthia Hotel, Lisbon, is one of the jewels in the Portuguese capital’s tourism crown. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night to find out more